Finishing Technician

Brobston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group in New York City is seeking a Finishing Technician to manage washing and plating of polished items, ensuring conformance to production and quality standards.

The role requires experience with jewelry cleaning equipment (tumblers, ultrasonics, steam cleaners) and strong English communication skills, with flexibility to adapt to business needs and assist other technicians as required.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning silver, gold, and platinum, and setting with precious stones.
• Experience with jewelry cleaning equipment such as tumblers, ultrasonics, and steam cleaners.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate flexibility regarding business needs.

Responsibilities

• The Finishing Technician is responsible for the efficient washing and plating of polished items according to production and quality standards.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of all orders processed from washout and visual inspection of merchandise and repair order paperwork.
• Maintain assigned orders in an organized manner; update administrative staff on repairs and production reports.
• Advise management of areas of concern regarding processing, work capacity, and merchandise quality.
• Assist other technicians to ensure timely completion of all work in department.
• Model agility by demonstrating flexibility and versatility in handling various responsibilities.

Skills

Jewelry cleaning

English communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Tools

Tumblers

Ultrasonics

Steam cleaners

Quality checks

Job description

The Finishing Technician is responsible for the efficient processing of polishing projects through the wash station in Repair Services. This person is also responsible for rhodium and all electroplating, surface treatments like oxidation, sandblasting techniques, and enforcing all quality standards set by Tiffany & Co.

What You'll Do:

• The Finishing Technician is responsible for the efficient washing and plating of polished items according to TCO production and quality standards
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of all orders processed from washout, visual inspection of merchandise, and repair order paperwork
• Maintain assigned orders in an organized manner; update administrative staff on repairs and production reports
• Advise management of areas of concern regarding processing, work capacity, and merchandise quality
• Assist other technicians to ensure timely completion of all work in department
• Model agility by demonstrating flexibility and versatility in handling various responsibilities. This may include assisting other areas of the department depending on business needs

Required Qualifications:

• Experienced in the cleaning of silver and jewelry, specifically silver, gold, and platinum and precious stones
• Experienced in the use of jewelry cleaning equipment such as tumblers, ultrasonics, and steam cleaners
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate flexibility regarding business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with jewelry plating including rhodium and ruthenium
• Experience with quality control practices

The hiring range for this position ranges from $19 - $26/hr. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.